“KSA leadership engagement navigated the intersection of digital growth”

Cyber resilience isn't just about protection; it’s about enabling a secure future for the Kingdom's digital landscape. As IT and cloud systems merge, the surface area for risk grows. Staying ahead of these vulnerabilities is no longer optional, it is a business necessity. We explored how organizations can integrate cybersecurity into the Command and Control (C&C) of their digital transformation frameworks and efforts, rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Muhammad Shahbaz

Sr. Solution Architect Cybersecurity Advisor, SDAIA

“Implementing AI in legacy and OT environments is risky”

— but it’s no longer optional. The key is having a clear AI governance framework, defined authority for AI systems, and a digital twin environment to test safely before deployment.

Alaa Khalid

Director of Cybersecurity operations & GRC, Confidential

“Ransomware becomes a business crisis when privileges are obtained.”

The best way to reduce the blast radius is by controlling identities, limiting permissions, and enforcing access only when it’s needed

Mortada Ayad

Middle East, Turkey & Africa VP, Delinea

“In over 80% of breaches, attackers don't break in”

— they log in. Identity has become the new security perimeter, and organizations need real-time enforcement, not just visibility.”

Bivin Babu

Sales Engineer, Silverfort

“Achieving alignment between cybersecurity and business stakeholders is as much about trust as it is about process.”

When security is perceived as overly restrictive—or the business as overly risk-tolerant—collaboration suffers. Building alignment requires transparency, shared accountability, and consistent communication.

Shameel Syed

Group Head of Cyber Security & Data Privacy, Ali Zaid Al-Quraishi & Brothers